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    Mar 25, 2009, 10:14 PM
    Resident Tax details
    Hi,

    I came to US on 28th June 2008, so for the Tax yr 2008 I stayed in US for 186 days - I will be resident. My questions is -

    When I file my Tax - should I file the Tax return for the wages in W2

    Should I show my income which I received in India between Jan and June ?

    Thx
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    Mar 26, 2009, 03:32 PM

    If you are siingle, then you will file dual status tax return. You will not report India income on the tax return.
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    Mar 26, 2009, 06:58 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MukatA View Post
    If you are siingle, then you will file dual status tax return. You will not report India income on the tax return.
    I am married and my wife is with me
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    Mar 27, 2009, 11:27 AM

    If you are filing joint return as residents, then both of you must declare your worldwide income. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income
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    Mar 28, 2009, 07:07 PM

    With a joint tax return you will probably owe less U.S. tax because you can claim the standard deduction of $10,900.
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